BESCOM introduces WhatsApp, social media complaint system for power consumers
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at improving customer service and ensuring quicker response to electricity-related issues, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has appealed to consumers to use WhatsApp, Facebook and X platforms to register complaints, particularly during emergencies and monsoon-related disruptions. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited said consumers often face difficulties reaching the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Yadgir police inspector caught accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe by Lokayukta
Yadgir: A police inspector in Yadgir district was caught red-handed by Lokayukta officials while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to avoid arresting an accused and to drop his name from another criminal case. The accused officer has been identified as Veeranna Doddamani attached to the Gurumathkal police station. The trap operation was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
At 87%, Bengaluru tops Indian cities in dowry cases, says NCRB report
Bengaluru leads the nation in dowry prohibition cases, accounting for 87% of metropolitan city incidents with 878 registered. The city also recorded 25 dowry-related deaths and the highest number of crimes against women under special and local laws. Cruelty against wives by husbands or in-laws also saw a significant number of cases in Karnataka.
Bengaluru Second Airport: Kanakapura Road Sites Emerging as Top Choice - Deccan Herald
Bengaluru Second Airport: Kanakapura Road Sites Emerging as Top Choice Deccan Herald
KSCA Sought 10,057 Free IPL Tickets
Bengaluru, May 8: The Karnataka State Cricket Associations request for additional 10,057 complimentary tickets led to the shifting of IPL final and playoff matches from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, a BCCI source has said. Bengaluru was to host the final going by convention as Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions. But IPL chairman []
Karnataka HC Transgender Rights: HRT Order Amid 2026 Act Challenge - Deccan Herald
Karnataka HC Transgender Rights: HRT Order Amid 2026 Act Challenge Deccan Herald
Health emergency operations centre to assist in pandemic-like situations across Karnataka Deccan Herald
Justice Ramachandra D Huddar Appointed Admissions Overseeing Committee Chief - Deccan Herald
Justice Ramachandra D Huddar Appointed Admissions Overseeing Committee Chief Deccan Herald
Only 50.7% schools in Karnataka have internet connectivity: Report - Deccan Herald
Only 50.7% schools in Karnataka have internet connectivity: Report Deccan Herald
Telangana Ranks 5th in Fake Currency Seizures
Karnataka topped the list with seizures worth over 32 crore, followed by Assam (4.9 crore), Chhattisgarh (3.8 crore) and West Bengal (1.5 crore).
Bengaluru has been the launchpad for my journey: Sadhvi Sail
Femina Miss India 2026 winner Sadhvi Sail reflects on growing up in Bengaluru, chasing dreams and redefining success on her own terms
Shakuntala reimagined as a musical spectacle: Odyssey of Love
BWSSB collects over 18 crore a month in penalties alone
Royal Enfield announces Rs 2,200 Cr AP plant amid Kolar showroom Kannada row
Bengaluru: Leading two-wheeler manufacturer Royal Enfield has announced plans to establish a massive new manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh with an estimated investment of Rs 2,200 crore, a move expected to generate more than 5,000 direct and indirect jobs. Significantly, the announcement comes on the same day that a Royal Enfield showroom in Karnatakas Kolar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair in Bidar today
Release water from Harangi for drinking purposes
Graduation Day ceremony held at VVIET in Mysuru
Karnataka: Ex-MLA Raje Gowda moves SC challenging vote recount in Sringeri
Former Congress MLA TD Raje Gowda has approached the Supreme Court. He is challenging a High Court order for a recount of postal ballots in the Sringeri assembly constituency. This recount led to his BJP rival DN Jeevaraj being declared the winner. The Supreme Court will hear the case on Monday. The Congress party plans to pursue the matter further.
Symposium on precision antibiotic therapy begins in Mysuru
GBA likely to seek State governments intervention to postpone elections
The move comes after Karnataka State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi, following a meeting with senior GBA officials on Friday, said the government had been asked toidentifyfeasibledates for conducting the elections within the June 14 to June 24 window
Karnataka among top three States in corruption: NCRB
The State has the most number of Disproportionate Assets cases at 75, followed by Odisha with 62 and Assam with 44 cases
Tree felling proposal sparks massive backlash; Forest Dept. gets 2,300 objections
Thursday was the last day for the public to submit objections and suggestions regarding the proposed tree felling, which includes a large number of roadside and median trees along key stretches in the city
Governors office writes to govt. again to lift freeze on KSOU bank accounts
SC calls for renovation, restoration of Devaraj Urs Market, Lansdowne building
The Supreme Courts observations follow an evaluation report submitted by the IIT Roorkee on the assessment of the condition of the two heritage buildings of Mysuru, which the State Government had proposed to demolish and rebuild
Retired High Court judge Ramachandra Huddar appointed chairperson of Admission Overseeing Committee
IPL Fan Park to be set up in Hubballi today, tomorrow
Those who cannot go to stadiums to watch IPL matches will now have an opportunity to experience stadium-like experience
Trader dies of sunstroke, says family
Swami Vivekananda memorial silver jubilee celebrations begin in Belagavi
Bhagwan naam Sankirtan, Sri Ramakrishna Homa, spiritual discourses, cultural programs and musical performances mark the occasion
Honorary doctorate presented to Konandur Lingappa in Shivamogga
Pleiades-26 techno cultural festival begins at KLETU
JSS STU V-C predicts strong revival of core engineering sectors
He says that degrees may help students secure their first job, but long-term success depends on personality, values, attitude, and core competencies
Kolur GP secretary, bill collector, another caught while accepting bribe
Most Centrally-aided projects in Belagavi completed, says Shettar
Panchaganga Express to short-terminate at Yeshwantpur for three days
UAS Mandya produced 5,000 tonnes of seeds in a year: V-C
Conservation of native seed varieties and scientific water management are key to tackling climate change and water scarcity, says V-C
Siddalinga Swami slams political interference in Gulbarga University Registrar appointment
He accuses Minister Priyank Kharge of influencing the Higher Education Department to facilitate Ningappa Kannurs appointment
Midwives, nurses are true healers, says doctor
B.Y. Raghavendra offers invitation to Eshwarappa
Mysuru ZP CEO tells banks not to deduct Gruha Lakshmi money towards loan repayments
He states that beneficiaries must receive the assistance amount in full on humanitarian grounds
Dharwad to get digital planetarium
Government orders procurement of sunflower seeds at 7,721
Police recover 785 mobile phones worth 1.45 crore
Karnataka High Court permits two transgender persons to continue hormone replacement therapy
The petitioners complain that the doctors at the private hospital, where they have been undergoing treatment, have declined to continue it due to a recent amendment made to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.
Preparations complete for Abhimanotsava in Chitradurga; organisers expect huge turnout
Uniforms, ID cards mandatory for power department staff across Karnataka
Decision follows a representation submitted to the Energy Minister highlighting rising incidents of impersonation and public concern over fake electricity department staff.
Bengaluru, May 8: The Karnataka State Election Commissioner, G.S. Sangreshi, directed officials during a crucial meeting on Friday to announce the dates for the municipal elections under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) between June 14 and June 24. This significant meeting was convened to discuss the elections for five municipal corporations under the GBA. However, ... Read more Bengaluru Municipal Election Dates Set Between June 14 and June 24: Karnataka State Election Commission
Bengaluru Municipal Elections Scheduled Between June 14 and 24: Karnataka Election Commission
Bengaluru, May 8: Karnataka State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangrashi announced in a crucial meeting on Friday that the dates for the municipal elections under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be declared between June 14 and June 24. This significant meeting was convened to discuss the elections for five municipal corporations falling under the GBA. ... Read more Bengaluru Municipal Elections Scheduled Between June 14 and 24: Karnataka Election Commission
Karnataka CET 2026 Result Soon: Know Download Steps, Admission Criteria, Rank List
KCET 2026 Result: The exam conducting body will release the KCET final answer key 2026 based on the objections raised.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the decision to move the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final out of Bengaluru was compelled by Karnataka State Cricket Association's demand for complimentary tickets far in excess of the mandated quota.
Davanagere accident: 1 student dead, 45 injured as KSRTC bus overturns
Tragedy struck Davanagere as a KSRTC bus overturned, claiming the life of 23-year-old BCom student Darshan. Approximately 45 passengers sustained injuries, with six requiring advanced care. Preliminary reports indicate a suspected rear axle failure led to the driver losing control. Locals voiced concerns over bus service frequency following the incident.
GBA elections in Bengaluru to be held between June 14 and 24: State Election Commissioner
Inputs were also taken from the commissioners of the five corporations, who serve as ex-officio members, before moving ahead with the scheduling exercise.
Karnataka pushes for commercial space leadership
State IT Minister Priyank Kharge proposed the establishment of a common assembly, integration and testing (AIT) facility for the spacetech industry in Karnataka
Home Minister Parameshwara Denies Free MLA Ticket Row Forced IPL 2026 Final Shift From Bengaluru
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara rejected claims that excessive demands for complimentary IPL tickets by state government led to the IPL 2026 final being shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia alleged KSCA violated ...
Bird flu scare intensifies in Karnataka as mysterious peacock deaths rise
Tumakuru: Fear of bird flu continues to spread across the Tumakuru district of Karnataka after the number of peacock deaths crossed 54 within the last month, triggering fresh concern among residents and authorities. A few days ago, laboratory reports confirmed that the deaths of 44 peacocks in the district were caused by the H5N1 Avian Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Miscreants who sold stolen bikes through fake RC cards arrested
Bengaluru police have arrested two individuals, including a computer operator from Andhra Pradesh, for selling stolen motorbikes using counterfeit registration certificates. Authorities seized 51 two-wheelers valued at over Rs 41 lakh. The accused allegedly stole bikes from various locations and produced fake RC cards with stolen owner details, posing a significant threat.
He was a Karnataka bus conductor once; now he runs a 16,000 sq ft library with 20 lakh books
Anke Gowda, who worked as a bus conductor and later retired as a sugar factory worker, has created Pustaka Mane, a vast library in Karnataka's Mandya district. What began as one mans childhood dream in a book-deprived village has grown into a sprawling public library filled with millions of titles. Pustaka Mane stands today not just as a collection of books, but as a reminder of how personal sacrifice can create public knowledge spaces in the most unexpected places.
Newlywed dies by suicide in Bengaluru; husband booked
A 40-year-old homemaker, M Sharada, died by suicide in her Yeshwantpur residence eight months after her marriage. Her parents have filed a complaint against her husband, Mahesh Kumar, alleging abetment to suicide due to frequent fights over trivial issues. The incident came to light when her husband broke down the door.
A woman in Bengaluru narrowly avoided a knife attack by her ex-husband on a public road. Alert youngsters intervened swiftly, subduing the assailant and rescuing the victim. The incident, which occurred under Madanayakanahalli Police limits, led to the accused, identified as Sanjay, being apprehended. Police have registered a case and are investigating further.
Caught between forests and fear: Karnatakas growing humananimal conflict crisis
From Kodagus hills to Hassans farmlands, rising encounters with elephants, gaurs and big cats are claiming lives, exposing gaps in mitigation, and leaving residents demanding urgent, lasting solutions, find Darshan Devaiah B.P. and G.T. Sathish
Karnataka High Court Seeks Response in BJP Leader Murder Case Involving Former Congress MLA
Bengaluru, May 8: The Karnataka High Courts vacation bench has requested a response from the prosecution regarding the appeal filed by former Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in the murder case of BJP leader and district panchayat member Yogesh Gowda. Challenging his life imprisonment sentence, the petitioner has sought a stay on the High Courts decision. ... Read more Karnataka High Court Seeks Response in BJP Leader Murder Case Involving Former Congress MLA
Karnataka Launches Initiative to Combat Sandalwood Theft with Public Input
Bengaluru, May 8: In a significant move to promote sandalwood cultivation, Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the governments esteemed producer of Mysore sandal soap, has initiated a campaign to curb sandalwood theft. This announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, M.B. Patil. Under this initiative, farmers, scientists, and ... Read more Karnataka Launches Initiative to Combat Sandalwood Theft with Public Input
Thalassaemia: Girl, 12, meets stranger who saved her life
KSDL seeks ideas on anti-theft tech to protect sandalwood trees
Wireless broadband fails, Varthur man wins Rs 11k
Star giraffe Shivani dies at BBP
Man gropes neighbour, attacks spouse
Bengaluru, May 8: Karnatakas Opposition Leader R. Ashoka accused Mamata Banerjee, the chief of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), of disrespecting the Constitution by refusing to resign from her position as Chief Minister. He stated that if she has grievances, she should seek legal recourse instead of resorting to violence. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Ashoka ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Disrespects Constitution by Refusing to Resign, Claims Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashoka
Devanahalli set to host multimodal hub
Even after 7 deaths, Bowring hospital wall in Bengaluru yet to be repaired
Nandini Layout in Bengaluru to host Happy Streets one last time
Hit-and-run exposes Rs 30-lakh murder conspiracy in Bengaluru, 5 in custody
Rs 1.6crore revamp of neglected Hennur Biodiversity Park in Bengaluru finally takes off
How Bengaluru pet parents are making their weekends paw-some
Witness a contemporary pop opera spectacle in Bluru
Karnataka Deputy CM Criticizes Governors Decision on Majority Claim
Bengaluru, May 7: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president, D.K. Shivakumar, criticized Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday. He condemned the governors alleged decision to deny the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, led by actor Vijay, the opportunity to form a government and prove its majority in the assembly. Shivakumar labeled this move ... Read more Karnataka Deputy CM Criticizes Governors Decision on Majority Claim
Community dog with metal kettle stuck around neck freed after 4 years
City police hold awareness session to tackle mobile addiction among personnel
Declining enrolment in Belagavi division govt schools raises concern
TB reservoir nears dead storage, 4 districts face drinking water scare
Truck carrying Kaiga nuclear equipment overturns near Karwar; no injuries
Two boys drown in water-filled pit dug for house construction
Koppal: Tension after youth attacked for being seen with minor
California grape variety makes debut on North Karnataka farms
Ballari farmer alleges chilli stock sold from cold storage without consent
